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Ports in Bangladesh
NaviBoss has port guides for 3 ports in Bangladesh, 3 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA VIII, buoyage follows IALA region A and ships are inspected under the Indian Ocean MOU.
All 3 ports in Bangladesh
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattogram | BDCGP | Yes | 10.5 m | NAVAREA VIII |
| Mongla | BDMGL | Yes | 8.5 m | NAVAREA VIII |
| Payra Sea Port | BDPAY | Yes | 12.0 m | NAVAREA VIII |
Navigational warnings
Bangladesh's waters are in NAVAREA VIII. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Bangladesh
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking pre-arrival clearance to enter Bangladeshi ports are required to use the ASYCUDA (Automated Systems for Customs Data) World system. Shipping agents will facilitate the electronic submission of information regarding details such as customs information, document references, shipment descriptions and transport specifics.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Department of Shipping.
Position: Director General.
Address: 141-143, Motijheel C/A (8th Floor), Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh.
Tel: +880 2 955 5128.
Fax: +880 2 716 8363.
Mob: +880 173 110137.
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Dialling code +880. · Bangladeshi Taka (Tk) made up of 100 poishas.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Bangladesh
How many ports in Bangladesh have a NaviBoss port guide?
3 ports, 3 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Bangladesh in?
Bangladesh's ports lie in NAVAREA VIII (8). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Bangladesh use?
IALA region A: red to port when entering harbour.
Who carries out Port State Control in Bangladesh?
Ships calling at Bangladesh are inspected under the Indian Ocean MOU.
What time zone are Bangladesh's ports in?
UTC+6, with no summer time.
Which port in Bangladesh takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Payra Sea Port: its deepest listed berth takes 12.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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